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Sugar, Fat, and Insulin: Why An Athlete’s Diet Matters

It's important to understand how your body processes food differently during exercise, because the long-term consequences of careless eating might be more dramatic than you realize.

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The Brain’s Use of Energy and What it Means to Cyclists

Both mental and physical energy are finite resources. Can you train your brain to use this energy more efficiently?

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Indoor FTP vs. Outdoor FTP: Why They Feel Different (But Aren’t)

One of the most common questions we receive at TrainerRoad is whether you need to adjust your FTP between indoor and outdoor workouts. The short answer is no, but the reasons why are more complicated.

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What is Bonking? Causes, Dangers, and Prevention

Bonking is a dreaded experience, an exhaustion of fuel and shutdown of the body’s ability to exert itself. The term gets thrown around a lot, but if you’ve ever felt it you know how bad it can be, and how hard it is to recover from. So just what is a bonk, why is it a bad thing, and how can you avoid it?

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How to Hydrate For Indoor Cycling Workouts

You might need extra water and electrolytes for your indoor workouts. You can make the most of your indoor training sessions by planning your hydration around your sweat rate, and using a fan to assist your body’s evaporative cooling process.

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